Officials are scheduled to provide an update on a rape investigation at Cornell University, according to bbc.co.uk. The case is now being handled by New York Attorney General Letitia James and has been classified as an active criminal investigation, The Independent reports.
The inquiry concerns 2024 sexual assault allegations, Cornell University said in its own statements. The university has also pointed to a district attorney's investigation into those allegations.
Coverage of the case has widened beyond the criminal inquiry itself. The Guardian reported on a debate over why women are again being urged to speak with their sons about the issue rather than the focus being placed on men. The New York Times, meanwhile, published an account of how a Cornell student moved from shame to action.
The details released so far remain limited, and no findings have been announced. The update from officials is expected to clarify the current status of the investigation.
What to watch next: the official update, and whether it confirms charges or further steps in the attorney general's criminal probe.
